In the world of wellness, maintaining proper hair care is just as important as skincare. There are many products on the market boasting that they are the solution to healthy, luscious locks. Using a quality, moisturizing hair oil is one way to add nutrients to the hair without weighing it down with synthetic products; contrary to popular belief, doing so can actually help the hair be less oily. Here is a guide to how hair oil can fit into your care routine.
What is Hair Oiling?
Hair oiling is just as it sounds: the technique of massaging oil into the hair, either at the follicle or throughout the strands. It is best to leave the oil in for several hours to get the full benefit. Some use higher volumes as an overnight mask, washing it out in the morning, while smaller amounts can be worked into a daily styling routine. As for frequency, it may take some experimentation to find what works for your hair type.
Benefits of Oiling
Just as oils bring nourishment to the skin, oiling the hair brings a number of benefits too. Massaging the scalp with hair oil promotes blood circulation and allows nutrients to reach the hair root. This supports the scalp’s own skin, which can reduce dryness and flaking. Treating the strands directly provides moisture and nutrients to them, reducing dryness while strengthening them. Certain hair oils can also help buffer hair against environmental damage such as free radicals or UV exposure. Well-moisturized, strong hair is less prone to breakage.
Just as each natural oil brings unique benefits to the skin, some oils are better than others for hair. Opting for high-quality, organic oils is always sensible, as artificial blends can contain synthetic preservatives and stabilizers. Lightweight oils also do better at preserving natural volume. Popular options include coconut, olive, jojoba, sweet almond, and avocado oil.
Our Pick
Our hero product, Organic Nourishing Oil, is safe for use on the scalp and can be used as a hair oil. This versatile formula combines high-quality organic, cold-pressed ingredients. Our dermatologist-tested Nourishing Oil is deeply moisturizing, soothing, and strengthening. Featuring camellia, avocado, parsley seed, sea buckthorn, black seed, carrot seed, manuka, rosemary, rose, and apricot kernel oil, this blend includes a variety of vital nutrients, polyphenols, and fatty acids. It can be used both day and night.
